Swift’s satire

What is the relationship between the metaphoric devouring and the literal starvation of the Irish people? What is the moral purpose of Swift’s satire?

His Coy Mistress Question 1.Donne’s “The Flea” and Marvell’s “To His Coy Mistress” are known as “carpe diem” poems since the speakers are trying to get someone into bed. Examine “To His Coy Mistress” in detail. What is the poem about? What surprising connections do you see? Include quotations from the poem to support your […]

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